Dmitrievskaya Tower, Nizhny Novgorod

Name: Dmitrievskaya Tower
Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

#6 among attractions in Nizhny Novgorod

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The Dmitrievskaya Tower, an iconic structure within the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, stands as a historical beacon and a testament to the city's rich past. Located at the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers, this tower is one of the remaining parts of the 16th-century fortress that once protected the city.

Built in the 1500s under the reign of Ivan the Terrible, the Dmitrievskaya Tower was part of a formidable defensive system. The tower was named after the Grand Prince Dmitry of Suzdal and Nizhny Novgorod and played a crucial role in safeguarding the city against invasions. It is one of the twelve surviving towers out of the original thirteen that composed the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

The Dmitrievskaya Tower has witnessed numerous historical events and has withstood the test of time. It has survived through periods of war and peace, serving as a silent observer to the evolution of the city. The tower's architecture is a representation of Russian fortification techniques from the time it was built, featuring walls that are several meters thick, which provided protection against enemy artillery.

Today, the Dmitrievskaya Tower is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Nizhny Novgorod. Visitors to the city can explore the grounds and enjoy a walk around the historic site. The tower itself is not typically open for public tours, but its impressive structure and the surrounding Kremlin walls offer a glimpse into the city's storied history.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°19'37"N, 44°0'20"E

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Dmitrievskaya Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Kremlin, Minin and Pozharsky Square, Nativity church, Rozhdestvenskaya Street.

~100 ftN
Medieval fortress, now home to museums
The Kremlin, Nizhny Novgorod
1 min walk • Perched on the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, the Kremlin of Nizhny Novgorod stands as a majestic testament to Russia's storied past. This formidable castle, with its crimson walls and commanding towers, is not just an architectural marvel but a crucial piece...
~60 ftSE
Square
Minin and Pozharsky Square, Nizhny Novgorod
1 min walk • Minin and Pozharsky Square, located in the heart of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, is a historic and cultural landmark that serves as a testament to the city's rich past. This square is named after two Russian national heroes, Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, who...
0.8 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Nativity church, Nizhny Novgorod
20 min walk • The Nativity Church in Nizhny Novgorod stands as an architectural testament to the city's rich religious history. This sacred site, often referred to as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, is a prominent feature in the city's skyline, with its majestic bell...
0.7 miW
Scenic walking areas, Street
Rozhdestvenskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod
18 min walk • Rozhdestvenskaya Street – an historic street in Nizhny Novgorod. Is a unique open-air museum, there are only stone houses, the history of the oldest of which dates back to the middle of the 18th century. Officially there are 35 monuments of architecture.
0.5 miSW
Street
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod
12 min walk • Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is the high street in the historical centre of Nizhny Novgorod and one of its oldest streets. Until 1917 it was considered a street for noblemen. Formed as the main street of the city by the end of the 18th century.
0.6 miSW
Synagogue
Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue, Nizhny Novgorod
17 min walk • The Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue serves the Jewish community of the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, which currently numbers over 10,000 people. It is located at 5a Gruzinskaya Street.
0.6 miW
Museum
Domik Kasirina, Nizhny Novgorod
16 min walk • Kashirin's House is a museum located in Nizhny Novgorod, Poshtovoye conezd, 21, in the house of M. Gorky's maternal grandfather. Object of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation of federal importance.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Komedia, Nizhny Novgorod
13 min walk • There are several theaters in Nizhny Novgorod Among them there are three academic theaters, comedy theaters, young audience theaters, etc: Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Drama Theatre named after M.
~1830 ftNW
Church, Eclectic architecture
Cerkov Rozdestva Ioana Predteci, Nizhny Novgorod
9 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Nizhny Novgorod, mentioned from the 15th century. The stone church was consecrated in 1683, again on November 4, 2005.
~1240 ftS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Russkij muzej fotografii, Nizhny Novgorod
7 min walk • The Russian Museum of Photography in Nizhny Novgorod is a municipal cultural institution of Nizhny Novgorod. The museum has an extensive collection of photographic equipment, photographic literature, photographs of the XIX-XX centuries.
0.8 miSE
Eclectic architecture
Nizegorodskij ostrog, Nizhny Novgorod
21 min walk • Nizhny Novgorod Ostrog is a former prison in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod. The ostrog is a complex of a prison and an administrative building. It was built in the form of a rectangle with four towers in the corners.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dmitrievskaya Tower?

Nearby attractions include Minin and Pozharsky Square, Nizhny Novgorod (1 min walk), The Kremlin, Nizhny Novgorod (1 min walk), Pamatnik N.A. Dobrolubovu, Nizhny Novgorod (6 min walk), Russkij muzej fotografii, Nizhny Novgorod (7 min walk).

How to get to Dmitrievskaya Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dmitrievskaya Tower:

Bus

площадь Минина и Пожарского • Lines: 1, 19, 3, 40, 45, 52, 58, 61, 64, 68, 71, 90, 92, 95, т24, т31, т40, т45, т70, т74, т91, т97 (1 min walk)
Варварская улица • Lines: 1, 3, 40, 58, 61, 64, 68, 71, 92, 95, т70, т74, т91, т97 (9 min walk)

Tram

Чёрный Пруд • Lines: 1, 11, 2, 21 (6 min walk)
Речное училище • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)

Metro

Gorkovskaya • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)